Jean Ribault Middle School vs Rufus E. Payne Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jean Ribault Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
530 students
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
233 students
| Measure | Jean Ribault Middle School Jacksonville, Florida | Rufus E. Payne Elementary School Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #497 of 563 | #1799 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11729 of 15,369 | #31343 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 530 | 233 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 57% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rufus E. Payne Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 31.0).
- •Rufus E. Payne Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Rufus E. Payne Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Jean Ribault Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 82.8%).
- •Jean Ribault Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.4).
- •Jean Ribault Middle School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 233.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jean Ribault Middle School better than Rufus E. Payne Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rufus E. Payne Elementary School ranks higher (40.9 vs 31.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jean Ribault Middle School and Rufus E. Payne Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jean Ribault Middle School: 530. Rufus E. Payne Elementary School: 233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jean Ribault Middle School and Rufus E. Payne Elementary School rank in Florida?
Jean Ribault Middle School is 497th of 563 and Rufus E. Payne Elementary School is 1799th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).